Sandra Goddard is hosting a studio closure sale at Unit 15 Crossroads Business Park, Cresswell Road, Clowne S43 4PU on Sat and Sun 29-30 September 10-4.30 and later 1-5 Oct by appointment. 50% of proceeds to Ashgate Hospice. Sandra may be contacted on 07749711611 or sandicraft@talktalk.net
Also the region's Kimono exhibition will follow on to Charnwood museum in September -15th to 30th 2012.
Thursday 13 September 2012
Georgina Bell
Originally from Leeds Georgina mapped out her life with often extremely funny and openly honest tales of narcissism (in the nicest possible way) "It's all about me' she claimed, her own experiences, journeys, longings and discoveries. Well, of course, that's what we were there for!
Georgina 'didn't get out much' as a child, developing her own self expression at home, in an effort to escape she talked of the safety of the wardrobe as a haven of quiet in the home (this, with a life size model of Aslan the Lion on the stage behind her, courtesy of URC) The first story bought to mind of course the Lion the witch and the wardrobe; the escape being from her 'wicked' and argumentative elder sisters (Cinderella - the 2nd story...); but as a teenager she began to 'discover' the world following a trip to the US announced by her father.
Georgina spoke of chopping the hem off her mothers BIBA dress to improve it...and lived to tell the tale; making herself a mummy outfit out of rolls of kitchen roll and sellotape. Studying Fine Art initially, Georgina found herself making video documentaries and installations; then worked abroad, held a variety of residencies, often looking at journeys and places, but always thinking of home - home is where the heart is (Wizard of OZ?). All her mapping of journeys began and ended at home and Georgina began to realise it was the thought of the journey not the arrival that held the interest for her; it was the same with her work - the process of making.
Her 'map frock' destined never to be worn, on journeys never to be made, began a body of work over many years now, to map out her personal, emotional, journeys to the gate of guilt, the isle of ironing and the cuddle cove to name but a few recent expeditions...
Her enthusiasm and passion for her subject was never in any doubt, and having stepped in at the last minute to cover for an absent colleague, our branch were fortunate in discovering a very entertaining gem in our midst, who with great generosity took us on a journey to some of her incredible places.
Georgina 'didn't get out much' as a child, developing her own self expression at home, in an effort to escape she talked of the safety of the wardrobe as a haven of quiet in the home (this, with a life size model of Aslan the Lion on the stage behind her, courtesy of URC) The first story bought to mind of course the Lion the witch and the wardrobe; the escape being from her 'wicked' and argumentative elder sisters (Cinderella - the 2nd story...); but as a teenager she began to 'discover' the world following a trip to the US announced by her father.
Georgina spoke of chopping the hem off her mothers BIBA dress to improve it...and lived to tell the tale; making herself a mummy outfit out of rolls of kitchen roll and sellotape. Studying Fine Art initially, Georgina found herself making video documentaries and installations; then worked abroad, held a variety of residencies, often looking at journeys and places, but always thinking of home - home is where the heart is (Wizard of OZ?). All her mapping of journeys began and ended at home and Georgina began to realise it was the thought of the journey not the arrival that held the interest for her; it was the same with her work - the process of making.
Her 'map frock' destined never to be worn, on journeys never to be made, began a body of work over many years now, to map out her personal, emotional, journeys to the gate of guilt, the isle of ironing and the cuddle cove to name but a few recent expeditions...
Her enthusiasm and passion for her subject was never in any doubt, and having stepped in at the last minute to cover for an absent colleague, our branch were fortunate in discovering a very entertaining gem in our midst, who with great generosity took us on a journey to some of her incredible places.
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